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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Elkhart. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car hit a moped on County Road 4 at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, throwing the rider and passenger off and dragging the moped before fleeing the scene—both people were taken to a hospital with head injuries and their conditions remain unknown. WSBT
- ➤ A 25-year-old Warsaw man was injured early Saturday at 4:45 a.m. on County Road 31 after falling asleep at the wheel and rolling his vehicle on its roof, and he was taken to hospital + his condition is unknown. WSBT
- ➤ Police say 21-year-old Dreavin Richardson died in a motorcycle crash that happened just before midnight Friday on County Road 16 west of County Road 1—his bike slid off the road, hit a mailbox and he was struck by another vehicle with a 20-year-old Granger driver taken to the hospital. WSBT
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Elkhart Police are asking residents for help finding Faith Davis—a 26-year-old woman last seen on August 10 near Toledo Road who is about 5 foot 5 with brown hair and brown eyes—and anyone with information is urged to call the police immediately. WSBT
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Goshen High School students are joining the STAY program to learn about aviation and build a Zenith 750 airplane as a pathway to a career when the course begins tomorrow from 4—6 after school. The program aims to address the local aviation job shortage by giving students hands-on experience and a chance to fly the plane they assemble. ABC 57
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Monthly Euchre night at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living
Your Local Independent Living is hosting a monthly Euchre night that is open to the public! We will have snacks, raffles, and a grand prize of a $100 gift card for the winning team! We will be hosting on the 2nd Thursday of the month starting on August 14th, beginning at 6pm! Please call 574-262-1626 for information
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Curbside Concerts: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts
7-9:30 p.m. — Elkhart Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Abbie Thomas kicks off the fall season with soulful tunes and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Felipe Esparza Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Lerner Theatre — Tickets from $34 — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Felipe Esparza.
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Bristol Corndog Festival
Get ready for the best day of the year at the Bristol Corndog Festival with a full day of music, food, contests and family fun in the heart of Bristol.
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Elkhart County Symphony Season 78 Premiere
4-7 p.m. — Wellfield Botanic Gardens — $21.20 – $34.60 — Experience the breathtaking orchestral music of Mozart and Shostakovich in a serene outdoor setting.
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Coffee Hour
9-11 a.m. — Owls Club — Free entry — Meet someone new or catch up with an old friend over a hot drink in a relaxed café setting.
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